Do-it-yourself automobile owners will find this two-manual set an excellent source of information for performing routine services themselves -- and for talking intelligently to professional technicians. Each chapter in each manual is devoted to a specific system of the automobile; numerous contemporary photographs enhance understanding. The Shop Manual provides clear, detailed procedures for diagnosing and repairing basic problems. A section on tool identification and usage will help the reader start a tool set and select what's needed for basic repairs. The reader is exposed to the network of automotive businesses from manufacturers, dealers, and independent shops to aftermarket vendors and specialty stores.